Summer is a great time to go for a vibrant, playful manicure. If you’re not yet keen on trying a bolder color like aqua blue or tomato red, warm beige tones and sheer colors never go out of style and are easy to wear. Some favorites for the season ahead include a creamy, pale pink from Dazzle Dry, OPI’s cheerful yellow and Dior’s bright coral.
While sheer, subtle shades are always a timeless, universally flattering option, experts like nail artist Erica De Los Santos predicts a mix of neutrals and the currently on-trend butter yellow as well as pops of color. “Along with caramel colors, light creams and light yellows, we’re also seeing a bold comeback of neon colors like hot pinks, fiery oranges, electric blues and vibrant reds—but not as a solid nail, more as an accent-colored effect.,” she says. “It lends a playful energy but still feels luxurious when done right.” Whimsical nail art, such as butterflies and ladybugs, and sheer bases with subtle accents are also popular. Here are the top summer nail colors, whether you’re looking for something especially eye-catching or more minimal.
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- Katherine Louie, the author of this piece, is a lifestyle editor with extensive experience covering beauty and lifestyle topics. She has over seven years of firsthand experience testing beauty and skincare products.
- This story was assigned and edited by deputy editor Jane Sung, who oversees the beauty and grooming category and has over two decades of experience covering lifestyle topics.
- Louie gathered key insights and guidance from Erica De Los Santos, nail artist and founder of Nail’d It Beauty Lounge, and nail artist and founder of Nailing Hollywood Mazz Hanna.
How We Chose The Summer Nail Colors Of 2025
For this list of summer nail shades, we researched trend forecasts, interviewed nail artists, studied runway reports and combed through nail expert recommendations online.
- We tapped into the beauty team’s extensive market knowledge and interviewed two nail artists for their expertise.
- The experts we interviewed shared trends and input on the best nail polish formulations, as well as other valuable shopping tips for this category.
- We did extensive online research, taking into account runway and viral trends.
- As everyone’s budget and preferences vary, we included both affordable and luxury options from top nail polish brands on the market.
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